Re: [Elecraft] K2

Sorry, that simply is not true. You don't understand how these Metcal, newer Hakko (and other) irons work. Our production facility produces thousands of through-hole boards per month. After testing the newer soldering stations we immediately started replacing conventional Weller WTCPT and

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 "Bypass SWR"?

Yes, that's the SWR measured with the ATU in bypass. That's the first setting we try in a "full search tune". >From KAT500 Utility Help for the Operate page: Bypass VSWR The VSWR measured when the ATU was last in "bypass", an estimate of the antenna's "untuned" VSWR without any ATU inductors

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 "Bypass SWR"?

Yes, Bob, N6CM On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 6:51 PM, Brian F Wruble wrote: > My KAT500 utility program shows the tuned VSWR, generally a low number, > and it also shows "Bypass SWR". Is that a reading of the feed line SWR > without the tuner in the circuit? > > TNX. 73 de Brian

[Elecraft] KAT500 "Bypass SWR"?

My KAT500 utility program shows the tuned VSWR, generally a low number, and it also shows "Bypass SWR". Is that a reading of the feed line SWR without the tuner in the circuit? TNX. 73 de Brian W3BW Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. Sent from my iPad Air 2

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale- K3 options & accessories- remaining items list

Updated listing of remaining items... > > Having sold my K3 s/n 6625 posted here earlier this week, I have some options > & accessories for sale. > > KFLA3A 2.7k 5 pole standard K3 SSB filter $ 40 > W2 wattmeter with 1.8-54 MHz, 2 KW module $ 225 > SignaLink USB digi interface w/ K3 cables

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter question

William, If you arrange your transverters like the 28MHz input/output is like that in the XV series transverters - i.e. there is a relay that opens the connection to those IF connections when power is off - and importantly, you assure that no two transverters are on at the same time, then

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Carrier Null

Hi Joel, It sounds like you might be confusing the Rx null for the KX3 with the opposite side band nulling for the PX3. (easy since they both are 'nulling') . If you are interested in removing opposite side bands from the display of the PX3, follow the PX3 OSB nulling procedures as noted in

[Elecraft] K3 transverter question

Dear fellow Elecraft users, I have build a 70 Mhz transverter, i have read the K3 manual about how to connect a transverter. I have in my K3 the build in 2 meter transverter, and i do understand that the 144 Mhz transverter, also uses 28-30 Mhz. What is the best way to solve this, I have

Re: [Elecraft] K2

I've built 2 K2's; it's not too hard to build but there are difficult spots: - grounding the crystal cans (save the anti-static pads that the IC's ship on!). - installing/soldering the LCD to the front panel board (issue with spacers) - installing/soldering L33 - clearance issue between L33 and

[Elecraft] [Kx3, Kx2] Can I control the Kx2 from the Kx3?

Hello, while waiting for the Kx2 another question for the intended use: When not using the Kx2 on a mountain, I wanted to use the Kx2 as a second receiver for a kind of "diversity" reception with a second antenna. (I know a K3 with 2. RX would be better ...) Is there a way to control at least a

Re: [Elecraft] K2

That "rule" still applies - if less than 2 seconds, reduce the iron temperature, if longer than 3 seconds, increase it. A lot will depend on the size and heat mass of the soldering tip more so than the recovery time of the iron. A quick recovery is fine, but is not the whole story. 73, Don

[Elecraft] For Sale- K3/0 remote & K3 options & accessories

Having sold my K3 s/n 6625 posted here earlier this week, I have some options & accessories for sale. K3/0 remote s/n 0169 w/ cables for Remote Rig & manual. (Note this is the original full size K3 remote-not the mini.) $ 450 13 kHz AM, FM. ESSB filter $ 115 MH2 hand mic $ 45 W2

Re: [Elecraft] K2

I have two K2's. I didn't build either of them. One I bought off ebay 10 years ago (SN 567). The other I bought two years ago off this list (SN6911). Since I wanted something I didn't have to build, I could have bought ANY of the major brands. The K2 was a clear choice for me. Both perform

Re: [Elecraft] K2

I would respectfully disagree with this advice. It is dependent on the type of iron you're using. The Hakko FX-951 behaves quite different from the traditional temperature controlled stations. It has very fast thermal recovery, so typical through hole pads will flow in much less than 3

Re: [Elecraft] K2

Mike, If you have only limited experience soldering, check out the Soldering Tutorial on the Elecraft website. Most problems are caused by poor soldering, followed by poorly stripped and tinned toroid leads, and that followed by misplaced components. A quick insight on soldering - the old

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones

It's been in the firmware since the late Cretaceous with zero complaints that I know of Wayne N6KR On Jun 2, 2016, at 5:25 AM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > On 6/1/2016 11:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The KX3 already supports DTMF (see owner's manual). It's on the >

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod ship date update?

The elecraft.com website indicates they should start shipping 6/15. I hope I get mine before field day. -Bob, N3XKB On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 8:14 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote: > What's the expected ship date on the K-Pod? > > > Art KZ5D >

[Elecraft] K-Pod ship date update?

What's the expected ship date on the K-Pod? Art KZ5D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

[Elecraft] Summer operating events

Hey, it's tuff finding decent summer contesting "challenges" that are fun and don't occupy the ENTIRE weekend BUT, here's an upcoming event you might could enjoythe Summer Stew Perry 160 meter 'test.' Go here for the details: http://www.kkn.net/stew/ Remember, QRP

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones

On 6/1/2016 11:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > The KX3 already supports DTMF (see owner's manual). It's on the > wish-list for the K3/K3S. Please make it optional with a default of *off*. We don't need to heard DTMF tones as people blindly push buttons while transmitting thinking they are

Re: [Elecraft] K2

Hi Mike, A good soldering iron, check A good set of hand tools, - screwdriver, flushcut wirecutters, set of small nutdrivers A pair of good eyes.. aids are perfectly acceptable.. what ever it takes to SEE lights, magnifiers, etc. Lots of time.. forget the "gotta get it done by..." ASK

Re: [Elecraft] K2

Get a good set of wire cutters. It’s also handy to have some sort of magnification/lighting — a desk lamp with a magnifying glass built in, or a jeweller’s magnifying this on your head. A good solder sucker just in case. Just take your time, do a full inventory at the start (can be quite

[Elecraft] WTB: KFL3B-FM

Gents, anyone out there willing to say good bye to his FM-Filter and will trade? I'm looking for a KFL3B-FM for my 2nd K3. 73 Udo, DK5YA -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/

[Elecraft] K2

A K2 kit is on it's way. Although I do have some experience soldering, it has been 30+ years and I am open to any suggestions as to equipment needed. I have a Hakko FS-951 soldering station. I have seen various mechanisms for holding the circuit boards while working on them. Any other

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones

Thank you, Wayne; I am pleased to hear that. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Wayne Burdick writes >The KX3 already supports DTMF (see owner's manual). It's on the wish- >list for the K3/K3S. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. |